Question

Assertion: Rabies virus is spread by the bite of infected dogs and other animals.

Reason: There are anti-rabies vaccines for both humans and animals.

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Answer 1

Both the assertion and the reason are correct but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

• Rabies a viral infection which spreads through the saliva of animals which are infected by the virus.
• The virus is transmitted from the animals to humans when the infected saliva of the animals touches an open wound or cut in humans.
• Hence, the reason for the assertion will be that rabies virus spreads by the bite of infected dogs and other animals because the saliva contains the virus which is transmitted.

Answer 2

Both the assertion and reason are correct but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

Explanation:

• The rabies virus is spread by direct contact with infected animal saliva or brain/nervous system tissue. It can also spread through the saliva of infected animal.
• Rabies is usually transmitted by a rabid animal biting you.
• This can be avoided in animals by properly administering vaccines.
• If humans become infected with the virus, anti-rabies vaccines can be administered.
• The human dose differs from the animal dose in terms of composition.